poverty

• Poverty


  The state of being poor.
• Mark 10:21

  "Go, sell everything you have and give it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven."
• The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

  A rich man ends up in hell for ignoring a beggar.
• The parable of the Good Samaritan


  Teaches the importance of helping all people.
• 1 John 3:17-18 Quote

  "If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words but with actions and in truth."
• Christian Aid


  A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world, such as food, water, shelter and sanitation. Campaigns to end poverty alongside the Fairtrade Foundation, Trade Justice, and Stop Climate Chaos.
• Tearfund

  A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world to help communities to become more self-reliant, such as education, new farming equipment.
• CAFOD

  Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. Works with local organisations to train, supply and support communities to work their own way out of poverty. During conflicts and disasters, gives food, water and shelter.
• Campaigning

  Putting pressure on those in power by lobbying, sending petitions and peaceful protest.
• Increasing public awareness


  Persuading sympathetic celebrities to speak out. Creating educational resources for schoolchildren.
• Fund-raising

  Raising money in various ways to spend on emergency work and long-term developments.
• Fairtrade Movement


  Farmers and producers are paid a fair price for their good, resulting in better wages. They also provide housing and education.